Associate Category Manager

Dufresne; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits plan

Retirement savings plan

Career growth and development

Family-oriented environment

Job summary

The Dufresne Group is currently seeking an Associate Category Manager for our Merchandising Team within our Home Office located at 147 Commerce Drive in Winnipeg, MB. You will be responsible for category performance analysis and the data maintenance of product information in the inventory system to support the buying function.

As the Associate Category Manager you will analyze internal data, vendor insights, and market information, ensure accurate web attributes and imagery, and manage SKUs,

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, draw insights, and provide recommendations based on internal data sources, vendor insights, and market and competitor information.
• Ensure accurate capture of product information for the web (attributes and imagery).
• Complete effective and efficient processes and execute administrative activities surrounding the management of product SKUs, communicating marketing, and advertising plans, analysis, actioning, and reporting on inventory, sharing product information, and handling pricing for stores.
• Perform sales analysis to support establishing product lineup.
• Prepare reporting on Sales updates, including information on new products, price changes, discontinued items, etc.
• Provide reports upon request to support the analysis of business plans and to assist with developing category plans.
• Track and report on vendor promotional support programs (STAs).
• Support new store openings.

Job description

Requisition Number: ASSOC002747

• Posted : October 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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The Dufresne Group Home Office
147 Commerce Drive
Winnipeg, MB R3P1A2, CAN

Description

The Dufresne Group is currently seeking an Associate Category Manager for our Dufresne Merchandising Team within our Home Office located at 147 Commerce Drive in Winnipeg, MB.

As an Associate Category Manager you will be responsible for category performance analysis and the administration, data maintenance, and data integrity of product information in the inventory system, including item numbers, pricing, and inventory to support the buying function.

The Dufresne Group is committed to investing in our team members; we offer:

• Market competitive wages;
• Comprehensive benefits plan and excellent employee discounts;
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan;
• Career growth and continuous development;
• Respectful and family-oriented working environment with strong company values.

As the Associate Category Manager you will:

• Perform analysis, draw insights, and provide recommendations based on internal data sources, vendor insights, and market and competitor information.
• Ensure accurate capture of product information for the web (attributes and imagery).
• Complete effective and efficient processes and execute administrative activities surrounding the management of product SKUs, communicating marketing, and advertising plans, analysis, actioning, and reporting on inventory, sharing product information, and handling pricing for stores.
• Perform sales analysis to support establishing product lineup.
• Prepare reporting on Sales updates, including information on new products, price changes, discontinued items, etc.
• Provide reports upon request to support the analysis of business plans and to assist with developing category plans.
• Track and report on vendor promotional support programs (STAs).
• Support new store openings.

As a successful candidate you will have the following:

• Post‑